What Goes With Purple Jeans?

Jeans are a staple in virtually every closet because they're versatile and go with almost everything. However, your basic blue denim can get a little boring. Injecting a little color into your look can definitely spice things up. Purple jeans will get you noticed but sometimes, figuring out what to wear with them can be a challenge. To coordinate the best tops and accessories with your colored jeans, decide how bold a look you want and choose pieces that either tone down or play up the purple.

Go Neutral

If your purple jeans are your first attempt with colored denim, ease your way into the look by pairing them with neutral pieces. Shades like white, black, taupe and gray can help tone down the bright purple. Try pairing the jeans with a simple white, gray or black tee and tennis shoes for a comfortable, casual look. If you want to make your purple jeans a bit more edgy, wear them with a black leather jacket and white or black tank. You can add black motorcycle boots or stilettos for some sexiness. For a soft look, try the jeans with a white tee, flowy taupe cardigan and simple ballet flats.
When pairing your purple jeans with a neutral top, you can experiment with purple or amethyst gems, otherwise stick to simple pieces of jewelry when wearing purple jeans with patterned tops.

Monochromatic Style

If purple is your favorite color, you may want to use your jeans as the foundation for a monochromatic outfit. Dressing in a single color creates a chic outfit that can definitely get you noticed -- and make you look taller. Pair the jeans with a lilac button-down blouse and royal purple heels for a sassy, fun look. In warmer weather, wear the jeans with a flowy, trapeze style tank top in a lavender shade and orchid colored wedges to stay cool and comfortable. When the temperatures drop, wear the jeans with a V-neck sweater in a deep indigo shade and suede boots in a rich eggplant shade.

Color Block

When you really want to stand out in a crowd, try a color blocking look with your purple jeans. Color blocking involves pairing complementary colors, or shades that are opposite one another on the color wheel, to create a striking contrast. Since yellow is opposite purple on the color wheel, you can create a stunning look by wearing your jeans with yellow pieces. If you've never tried color blocking before, you might start with a pale yellow top like a butter colored blouse or tee to set off your purple jeans. For a truly bold look, try a bright yellow tank or sweater. You may also want to experiment with green tops. Green isn't directly opposite purple on the color wheel but also works well because it is made from a combination of blue and yellow tones.

Go With Patterns

Pairing your purple jeans with a patterned top is another way to stand out in a crowd. For a simple, chic look, opt for a shirt that has a pattern with shades of purple that are similar to the purple hue of your jeans. In the summer, you can rock the jeans with a flirty floral print tank top and strappy sandals. When it's cooler, try a long-sleeve blouse with a funky striped pattern. You might also try pairing the jeans with a patterned shirt that features neutral shades like a black and white polka dot blouse or striped tee. Even graphic tees can look stylish paired with purple jeans -- just choose a design that features some purple or neutral tones to keep the look on point.

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